Harvoni

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Harvoni Ledipasvir + Sofosbuvir

Ledipasvir is a drug for the treatment of hepatitis C that was developed by Gilead Sciences.[1] After completing Phase III clinical trials, on February 10, 2014, Gilead filed for U.S. approval of a ledipasvir/sofosbuvir fixed-dose combination tablet for genotype 1 hepatitis C.[2][3] The ledipasvir/sofosbuvir combination is a direct-acting antiviral agent that interferes with HCV replication and can be used to treat patients with genotypes 1a o...

I started Harvoni a little over 2 weeks ago. The only side effect I've noticed is fatigue. Fatigue and feeling confused at times and under motivated. The Harvoni is costing me $5/28 days.. good insurance and some help from Gilead. I have cirrhosis and had a walnut sized cancer removed from my liver. Fortunately no metastasis was found! Recovery from the surgery took 5 weeks. Indeed the surgery allowed some liver regeneration so I've got more liver than Is started with. The fatigue is troubling, I get tired during the day but energized during the evening and don't want to get up in the morning. If you have liver damage you shouldn't be paying $1000/pill. If you have HepC1a and don't have liver damage and can't get a break on the Harvoni cost, shame on the industry...

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Harvoni made me feel like I had the Flu.some body aches, headaches, and insomnia. ..took vitamin c 1000mg. Sleeptabs only with Doxylamine succinate 25mg and Melatonin 5mg for the sleeplessness.rest..exercised. I feel great.?? ## How are your results? Has there been any improvement in your condition? Many people have been having good results with this medication and are showing no viral load after short periods of time. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include diarrhea, dizziness and nausea.

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I take Harvoni and have a staph infection on my neck, what can I take that won't interfere with my hep c treatment? ## A staph infection is very serious and requires a prescription for antibiotics. the area must be cleaned frequently, cover only if draining. you may use a small amount of antibiotic ointment. The area must be clean and dry.Occasionally they heal on their own with good care, but most frequently need the antibiotics. See your doc. ## Hi Teresa, Apart from what Karen had mentioned (which is good advice by the way), I'd encourage you to ask your doctor about using tea tree oil (melaleuca) as well as black seed oil (nigella sativa) for Staphylococcus aureus if you haven't already sought out a form of treatment. I'm not aware of any drug interactions, but both ...

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HEP C =tired..Harvoni = tired. approx. 6 weeks into my harvoni treatment and every day I NEED a afternoon nap of one to 2 hrs . Does anybody have to take naps on a daily basis ? ## Hello, Big D! How are you? Yes, as listed by the FDA, unusual tiredness can occur, when taking this medication. You may also experience headache, nausea, diarrhea and weakness. If it's very troublesome, you should speak to your doctor, they may have some ideas that could help. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have the same problem with me I sleep more ## Hi Big D, I am going in to my 4th week of Harvoni treatment and yes I have to take naps because being tired. ## I had all of those syptoms, tired, weakness, and being busy on the toilet,got almost used to it and changed my diet which consisted...

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Hello, I am Hans (71 years). I live in Germany. I've been taking Harvoni for 6 weeks. I am happy that I have no problems and no side effects. I started with a viral load of 1.1 million. The fist blood test after 14 days had a reduction to 94 (!). In 2 days I shall see my doc again. I'm curious about the new result (I hope ZERO). Good luck to all. ## 10 more days to go with the harvoni.. Did have some side effects: Confusion, anxiety, insomnia and some hair loss... I'll be glad when it's over and hope I can get back to normal. Undetected at 4 weeks. ## I did really well on Harvoni tx too, Hans. I had to be on it for 24-wks., as I was at 4th stage liver failure. I've been virus-free for 2 years. My side effects on Harvoni, were mostly fatigue, got 3 or 4 headaches tota...

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Hi, I'm on 8 weeks but worried I have less chance of a cure (have read Ion 3 study). Had viral load of about 250,000 prior to treatment, am treatment naive and fibroscan of 6.1 - and supposedly F0. But I have had HCV (from blood transfusion) for almost 35 years! Should I be taking 12 weeks? I'm in week 6 of treatment. Sides include dizziness (almost passing out a couple of times). Worried about not taking treatment long enough to cure me but would have to borrow money for extra 4 weeks. Plus, what are long term sides of Harvoni - who can tell. Thanks so much! ## Hello, Elizabeth! How are you? Many people do have great success rates being on it for 8 weeks. However, if you're concerned, you should speak to your prescriber about it, as they may also want to up to it to 12 week...

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Can you take lactaid with Harvoni if you have lactose intolerance issues? I'm due to start Harvoni treatment next week, and no one at the liver clinic can tell me if it's ok to use lactaid to minimize IBD issues from lactose. ## I FINALLY found out - not from the Hep C clinic Drs. overseeing the treatment of course, nor from Gilead because when I called to ask they refused to tell ME - the one who's paying for their product. They told me to have a pharmacist call them to get the answer for me. Go figure. So for anyone else who might need to know: YES you can take lactaid/lactase with Harvoni if you have lactose sensitivity as side effect from another health problem. YES you can also take gravol for the nausea from Harvoni YES you can take any pain reliever for headaches etc....

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How does amoxicillin interact with harvoni? ## Hello, Sister! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. Amoxicillin is classified by the FDA as an antibiotic, it is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Harvoni is used to treat Hepatitis C. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, fatigue, headache, diarrhea and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am going crazy. I have never felt right on this. I was 24 weeks on Harvoni, and had been bedridden since then due to my liver, back issues, pain, headaches, chest discomfort, unable to swallow, see clearly, and have nausea constantly. ## Those can be typical side effects of this medication according to the FDA. You may also experience dizziness and stomach pain. Have you finished your course of treatment, yet? Are you on any other medications? ## Harvoni has also caused my immune system to go completely insane. I was healthier when I had hep c. Also, just because some people have good results from this drug (no side effects for instance) it is very bad logic to assume this to be true for all takers of the drug. More importantly, it does not mean it is a SAFE drug for all. I warn anyon...

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I have been taking Harvoni for 3 months now and am having nerve pain in my legs and lower back pain. Is anyone else taking Harvoni having any of these same side effects as me? Please help if you are able. Thank you ## Hi Tony, From what I've researched, "lower back pain" is specifically listed as one of the more common side effects of Sofosbuvir (the second active ingredient in Harvoni); so I'd imagine that "leg pain" may be attributed to this drug as well. If you'd like a more concrete reference, "back pain" is also listed as a side effect of Sofosbuvir on Pubmed at: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25422576 That said, you may want to contact your doctor if the pain becomes too bothersome or severe. This way you and your doctor can determine if Harvoni is sti...

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I am tiered my legs are numb, and hurts to touch. My back lower right under arm pit r side all down to my back and hip to right leg. My ast and alt are the same as 5 Years ago. I run out of breathe and feel back pain and leggs unbearable nausea faint.thank you ## Hello, Leonor! How are you? Those are typical symptoms reported by those that have taken this medication and stopped it, when finishing their course of treatment. The FDA also lists them as being typical side effects and withdrawal effects. Things should improve in a few weeks, once your body adjusts. Are you on any other medications? ## Thank you, my hair is falling out as well and I my legs if I touch them hurt.

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I have started a 12 wk program of Harvoni this is day 4 ,, Iam having head aches they come and go but are never far away , they seem to always be in the back ground , Is this normal or what ????? ## Hi Michael, Sorry to hear about the headaches you've been having lately. According to the manufacturer, headaches are actually reported to be one of the most common side effects of Harvoni in clinic trials. However my findings go on to state that you should contact your doctor if the symptoms become too bothersome or severe. On that note, I would even consider inquiring about alternative treatment options, knowing that headaches associated with Harvoni may or may not go away on their own until you stop taking what's causing it to begin with. Any thoughts on this? I hope you feel bett...

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been on harvoni for 7 weeks side effects not to bad, got to keep a full stomach n that usually takes care of the nausea and all of my joints are feeling a lot better, feel like the tin man in wizard of oz when the girl oiled the tin mans joints, moving around more easily. seem to cope with problems a little better n have more energy, hope its not short lived ## Hello, Joe! How are you doing? I'm glad this medication is working well for you. Many people have reported good results with it and positive outcomes, so lets hope the same holds true for you. The FDA lists other possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i am on my 9th wk on harvoni n i was only 5wks on my last reply n now im on the 9th wk so i was wondering ...

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Im halfway through a 12 week course and am exhausted for no reason.... I have only been sick twice from the drug but other than that a dull headache with sort of fogginess and extreme tiredness is really the only side effects for me... slightly upset in the stomach but I was before I started.... I was just reading that others felt tired too, well I hope it goes away soon... I thought I was just getting fat and lazy... hehe ## Everything you've listed can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA. You may also experience stomach pain and diarrhea. They should go away, once you finish your course of treatment, but many people have reported that it sometimes takes a few months. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I started taking Harvoni 2 weeks ago. I...

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I'm done now and finished 12 week tx 4/14/15 and I can say back pain, neck pain and pain in the legs is now a part of it for me. I was dealing with the head aches and sick feeling. Still feel sick and fatigued with joint ache. Hoping all of this stops soon. I'm tired of being sick ## Hello, Mike! How are you? Those are all typical side effects of Harvoni, as reported by the FDA and other users. They should improve with time, now that you've finished your course of treatment with it. Other side effects may also include diarrhea and insomnia. How well did it work for you? It seems that many have had good results with it. ## I was wondering if your joint pain has gone away . I am 55 in good shape and all my labs are normal except viral loan shows 1mm and slightly elevated enzym...

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I have just begun Harvoni, this will be my sixth day. After the third day I noticed a change in how I am tasting foods. They are more sweet and foods that have a fat content are more heavy and cloying. Has anyone else experienced things like this? ## After my husband finished the 8 weeks course of Harvoni, on May 20, 2015, he came down with a very bad cold. A lot of coughing. And at that point- he lost his sense of smell and sense of taste completely. He still can not taste or smell. ## That isn't listed as a typical side effect of Harvoni, as listed by the FDA, but it is something that most medications can cause, so it's really not surprising. They tend to cause dry mouth and that can really alter the flavor of some foods. Other side effects may possibly include diarrhea, heada...

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Can metoprolol and harvoni be taken together? I am on metoprolol and now I need to start harvoni. Should I be monitored? ## They can be taken together, if your doctor has instructed you to take them both, but yes, you should be monitored regularly by your doctor. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. How are you doing? Have you started Harvoni, yet?

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Having a big problem with weight gain, post Olysio/Solvaldi 12-wk. tx, and 26-wk Harvoni tx. Clear for two years. Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm getting so tired of my doctors telling me to diet, exercise, and drink water. I'm doing that. Exercise is hard because of the edema in my legs, ankles, and feet. Suggestions? Will be seeing my liver specialist May 18th. Thanks. ## Have you tried seeing your specialist sooner? It is hard to say what might be causing such an issue, if you're done taking the medication. How long ago did you finish your course of treatment with it? The FDA and most patients list the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint pain. Are you currently on any other medications? How much have you gained? How bad ...

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Started 3 weeks ago. First 3 days I got tired... but was taking it at 7pm so it worked out great. No side effects at all now! Very happy and looking forward to my first doctor visit to see how much the viral load has dropped. Stay WELL hydrated...I drink at least 8 bottles of water each day and many say it helps. Best of luck to everyone! ## Hello Pop pop! How are you doing? Has there been any change? As to your fluid intake, please be careful, there is such a thing as too much! While many people think you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day, that should actually be your overall fluid intake, not just water, so it should include juices, coffee, sodas and etc....including the liquid in the foods you eat. I just wanted to add this as precautionary note, since taking in too much fluid h...

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